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Nominations sought for 2019 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award

2018 Wisconsin Watchdog Awards held at the Madison Club on April 19, 2018. - Lauren Justice/for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Nominations are being sought for the ninth annual Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award, recognizing an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin. The award is presented jointly by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Madison Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and University… Read More: Nominations sought for 2019 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award »

Wisconsin Civics Games to kick off with regional competitions Saturday

High school students across the state will face off this weekend in the regional competitions of the inaugural Wisconsin Civics Games, presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. Regionals will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at University of Wisconsin campuses in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Platteville and Rice Lake. Two finalists from each of… Read More: Wisconsin Civics Games to kick off with regional competitions Saturday »

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    Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

    A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.  You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.